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Ellery Queen, Master Detective
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Ellery Queen, Master Detective

1940-11-30 · 69 min · ★ 5.8

Adventure · Crime · Mystery

Famed detective and crime novelist Ellery Queen solves a case involving the suspicious death of a rich man whose inheritors fight over his estate.

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Directors
Kurt Neumann
Production companies
Columbia Pictures, Larry Darmour Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ralph BellamyRalph BellamyEllery Queen
Margaret LindsayMargaret LindsayNikki Porter
Charley GrapewinCharley GrapewinInsp. Queen
James BurkeJames BurkeSgt. Velle
Michael WhalenMichael WhalenDr. James Rogers
Marsha HuntMarsha HuntBarbara Braun
Fred NibloFred NibloJohn Braun
Charles LaneCharles LaneDr. Prouty
Ann ShoemakerAnn ShoemakerLydia Braun
Marion MartinMarion MartinCornelia
Douglas FowleyDouglas FowleyRocky Taylor
Morgan WallaceMorgan WallaceZachary
Byron FoulgerByron FoulgerAmos
Katherine DeMilleKatherine DeMilleValerie Norris
Peter BronteDoctor's Assistant (uncredited)
Jack CheathamJack CheathamDesk Sergeant (uncredited)
Arthur MillettElevator Guard (uncredited)
Frank O'ConnorFrank O'ConnorAmbulance Driver (uncredited)
Lee PhelpsLee PhelpsFlynn (uncredited)
Jack RiceJack RiceRogers' Assistant (uncredited)

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